The Latest Breaking News from LEZ

Glasgow's LEZ has led to improved air quality, report finds

Air quality in Glasgow City centre has improved significantly since the Low Emission Zone was enforced, according to the latest monitoring report.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2025

Parking charges to rise as ‘cash-guzzling’ councils add new charge

Many drivers say they were unaware of the new charge

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Restricting cars in cities: a cost-benefit analysis of Low Emission Zones

Faced with unmanageable traffic and health-threatening air quality, hundreds of cities across Europe are adopting measures to reduce the number of vehicles clogging their streets, with the aim of lowering air pollution levels and improving the quality of life for people who live and work there. Most are doing this…

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2024

Anti-LEZ campaign PR guru once attacked 'slobbering queers' and worked with Farage

THE PR guru aiding the pushback against Glasgow’s low-emissions zone once branded gay men “slobbering old queers” and acted as Nigel…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2023

Which roads will close as Glasgow hosts the 'biggest cycling event ever'?

GLASGOW is preparing to host the cycling world championships, which will see roads across the city shut down ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023

Almost 3000 Low Emission Zone fines issued in Glasgow in first month

The LEZ fines started to be issued by Glasgow City Council at the start of June.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Glasgow LEZ enforcement sees almost 3,000 fines issued in first month

From July, fines issued to car drivers will double with each LEZ breach up to £480. The penalty notices are initially set at £60 but will be reduced if paid within 14 days.

Glasgow Live · Jul 7, 2023

Hospitality group launches fundraiser to help Homeless Project Scotland buy LEZ compliant vans

Night time Industries Association and The Scottish Hospitality Group have launched a campaign to raise vital funding to buy new LEZ compliant vehicles for the homeless charity.

Glasgow Live · Jul 3, 2023

Low emission zones are improving health, studies show

Review of research finds particularly clear evidence that LEZs in cities reduce heart and circulatory problems

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

Glasgow LEZ blow for Renfrewshire Council as civic car doesn't meet standards in 'bonkers' situation

The vehicle is non-compliant and won’t be used in the LEZ which kicked in at the start of June.

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023